Dog walking in Scio

Kingston Jordan

You and your pup will enjoy a snifftastic adventure at the Sweetbriar Train and RV Park. This 19-acre wooded park has majestic trees, wide open meadows and a creek that runs through the property. The beautiful park surroundings make an excellent place for a picnic to enjoy a little more time outdoors. Take a ride with your pooch on the train, or come in October to hike through this very sincere pumpkin patch to pick your family pumpkins for Halloween jack o' lanterns. You can also camp in the RV park where your pooch is welcome on leash. What a fun place to spend the weekend!

East Jefferson Street

Just eight miles away from Scio, visit Pioneer Park in Stayton. Fido will wag-it-likes-he-means-it as you walk along the nearly 5,000 acres of hiking trails through the natural areas of this park. Mature trees shade much of the park, and there's plenty to do for the whole family. Don't miss the Stayton Dog Park with separate exercise areas for large and small dogs, and benches for the humans to relax and visit while your pup makes plays to his heart's content. The park also includes a water fountain that serves humans and dogs.

Alder Creek

In Stayton, just eight miles from Scio, stop in at the Wilderness Park just on the outskirts of town. Hike throughout the 55 acres near the Santiam River to take advantage of the tree lined paths, river front views and wilderness areas for an invigorating, or easy stroll with your pup. Let your pup romp in the many grassy areas found here, but be sure to keep him on leash. While there are a few trash cans and clean up bags available, be sure to bring your own water. Locals warn that the west end of the park can get flooded. 

Sylvan Springs

Santiam Park, in Stayton, has something for every member of the family. Your pooch will love a stroll with you along the pawsome trail that goes by the wetlands and near the playground that keeps the kids entertained for hours. The large open lawn is an excellent place for a game of fetch. Northslope Park features a fabulous walk with your pup through this flat grassy park and around the playground. Bring your lunch and eat at one of the picnic tables nestled among the trees for a quiet meal and a little more time outdoors before returning home.

Sublimity

Take a 36 minute drive to the nearby town of Sublimity to explore the amazing Silver Falls State Park. With over 9200 acres, this is the largest park in the entire state! Grab that leash and hike over 35 miles of trails here. The Trail of Ten Falls will take you past amazing waterfalls that will cause you both to pawse in awe. Do keep your pup leashed here, as bears and cougars do live in some parts of the park. The South Falls day use area caters to those who like the amenities of a regular park, with picnic areas, a playground, and even an off leash area for pups to play unhindered! You just can't see it all in one day, so book your spot at the capmground and nestle in with your pup under the stars.